Nuclear Chemistry - Result Question 11
####14. In a radioactive decay, an emitted electron comes from
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(a) The nucleus of atom
(b) The orbit with principal quantum number 1
(c) the inner orbital of the atom
(d) the outermost orbit of the atom.
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Solution:
- (a) When a radioactive elements emits $\alpha$ or $\beta$ particle the new element formed may have unstable nucleus. It may further disintegrate by emitting $\alpha$-or $\beta$ particle forming a new element. This process of integration may continue till end product formed, is a stable compound.
